How to Pronounce Puddle

To pronounce "puddle", say PUDDL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpʌdəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈpʌdəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “puddle”

"puddle" has 2 syllables: puddl-e. It rhymes with muddle and cuddle, if that helps it stick.

What does puddle mean?

noun

  1. A small pool of water, usually on a path or road.
  2. Stagnant or polluted water.

verb

  1. To form a puddle.
  2. To play or splash in a puddle.

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Words that rhyme with puddle

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muddlecuddlehuddlediddlefuddlebefuddlescuddletiddlequiddlecruddlenuddlegriddle

Related words

poolurinatemicturatepiddlepisspee

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "puddle"?▾

"Puddle" has 2 syllables: puddl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "puddle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "puddle" is /ˈpʌdəl/.

What does "puddle" mean?▾

Puddle: A small pool of water, usually on a path or road.

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